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Niemie Family History

Niemie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Niemi, Niemiec, Nieman, Ziemke, Niece, Niese, Niemeier, Neve, Nemec

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Where is the Niemie family from?

You can see how Niemie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niemie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Niemie families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Niemie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Niemie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niemie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Niemie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Niemie. 53% of Niemie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Niemie women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Legger
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Niemie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Niemie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niemie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Niemie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Niemie. For the veterans among your Niemie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niemie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Niemie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Niemie in 1966 was 68, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niemie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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